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BBC News
5 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Wiltshire Police dog handler recognised for 50 years of service
A retiring police dog handler says he feels "a whole mix of emotions" after receiving a national award for 50 years of Unit manager Ian Partington, who joined Merseyside Police in 1975 and then Wiltshire Police in 1998, worked with the specialist dog section for 33 years whilst holding the ranks of sergeant and then has been given a National Police Chiefs' Council Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognises individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to Partington said he had a feeling of "great pride, but also one of humility as well". In 1986, the officer was promoted to sergeant, then six years later began working in the Merseyside Dog Section. His job has seen him deployed to numerous high-risk situations, including an IRA bomb threat at the Grand National in Partington transferred to Wiltshire Police as the Dog Section Sergeant and remained in the dog section as a handler with all types of police also took on the role of the force dog trainer whilst in the ranks of both sergeant and inspector. He retired as a police officer in 2006 and became the dog section trainer. "Anybody who's had dogs; pets or working dogs, you can't separate them but your first dog is always incredibly special and your first job with that dog is incredibly special," Mr Partington told BBC Radio first dog he received was a rescued German Shepherd called Zack."He was really quite young when I got him. I didn't really know what I was doing. Made an awful lot of mistakes and he taught me an awful lot," he said."I've been incredibly fortunate, I've been blessed with my working life. I've had some wonderful opportunities, I've worked with some fantastic people," he added. Supt Steve Cox, who recommended Mr Partington for the award, said, "Ian takes immense pride that he has passed and continues to pass on his years of knowledge and skills, and nothing gives him more pleasure than seeing his handlers having successful deployments, winning awards at trials, and quite simply watching them develop and improve."Ian is an amazing person; he is passionate and hard-working, and to this date, he continues to deliver his role to the highest standards."
CTV News
5 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Northeast OPP mourn loss of beloved police dog
There was a very special retirement from the Metro Vancouver Transit Police this week. Ontario Provincial Police are mourning the loss of a longtime police dog, Timber, who passed away last month. Timber, police badge No. 1843K9, was born in 2009 and completed the police training course in December 2010, working with his lifelong handler, Const. Barry Kelly. 'Timber was a general service dog until his retirement' in September 2017, police said on social media. 'Timber lived out his retirement years with PC Kelly, his loving family and canine cousins Otis and Dance. Timber passed away peacefully with PC Kelly at his side on 23-Oct-2023.' Police then quoted the poem Rainbow Bridge, which tells of a happy resting place for pets: 'There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. 'All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.' Eventually, when their human arrives, they are reunited. 'The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. 'Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together ...'
CTV News
22-05-2025
- CTV News
Man accused of stabbing police dog facing 7 charges: Richmond RCMP
A man accused of harming a police dog and officers during arrest in Richmond earlier this month is now facing several charges, Mounties say. An hours-long police incident began when a man in distress called 911 in the early hours of May 7 from a rural farmland area near No. 4 Road and Westminster Highway. 'The suspect initially fled into a wooded area but was ultimately located, arrested and transported to a local area hospital where he was treated for minor injuries,' reads a Thursday news release from the Richmond RCMP. Read more: Man in distress arrested after stabbing police dog, Richmond RCMP say During the process, police allege the man, now identified as Andrew Jongbloets, stabbed a police dog and discharged an air gun. Jongbloets has been charged with injuring to a law enforcement animal, two counts of assaulting a police officer with a weapon, two counts of discharging an air gun with intent to wound, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and use of an imitation firearm while committing an offence. 'This was a fluid and dynamic situation that unfortunately resulted in injuries to (police service dog) Rebel. We are pleased that Rebel will make a full recovery, but this demonstrates the inherent risks our officers face in the line of duty in pursuit of public safety,' said Supt. Julie Drotar, acting officer in charge of the Richmond RCMP, in the release. Online court records show Jongbloets has a lengthy criminal history going back at least 18 years. He remains in custody and his next court appearance is scheduled for May 29.
News.com.au
21-05-2025
- News.com.au
Epic moment police dog ‘DJ' tracks down teens
Queensland Police bodycam footage has captured the incredible moment a police dog was able to hunt down two teen boys accused of stealing a car in Cairns last Friday. The German Shepherd named DJ can be seen approaching an abandoned blue Hyundai Tuscon and catching a scent inside of it before bounding into bushland. The officer and DJ navigate rocky terrain and streams before successfully finding the teens crouching down under trees. The officer can be heard shouting, 'You're under arrest, do not move,' as DJ barks at them. 'Do not move all right. You are both under arrest for unlawful use of a motor vehicle,' the cop says. The clip then cuts to the pair back at their vehicle as the officer tells DJ he's a 'very good man', accompanied by pats. The clip has been viewed over 600,000 times and gathered praise from impressed Aussies. 'Good boy DJ!!!! Extra treats for you,' said one viewer. 'Fantastic work from the police dog and handler,' said another. 'I hope he got a special dinner after all that hard work,' said a third. Police allege that two boys aged 15 and 16, a 15-year-old girl, and a 17-year-old girl were involved with a Hyundai Tucson stolen from a Trinity Park address at around 3am Friday morning. The vehicle was tracked by Polair travelling around the Caravonica and Smithfield area before a tyre deflation device was utilised just after 1pm. The vehicle was abandoned shortly after, with the two girls being arrested nearby. All four will be alleged to have also been involved in other incidents over the past few months. The four have been hit with a total of 21 charges including seven counts of unlawful use of motor vehicle and seven counts of stealing as well as enter dwelling, and assault occasioning bodily harm. The 16-year-old boy was refused bail and reappeared before the Cairns Children's Court on Monday. The rest are due to appear before the Cairns Children's Court today. The incident comes amid a staggering rise in youth crime across Queensland. Alarming data in November 2024 showed youth crime jumped more than 10 per cent in the previous financial year, as the Crisafulli government pushed its signature 'adult crime, adult time' legislation through parliament. The statistics revealed youth crime jumped 12 per cent in 2023/24 compared to the previous year. The number of proven offences committed by young people rose from 41,155 in 2022/23 to 46,130 in 2023/24. Children were also committing more crime on average at 14.1 offences per young person in 2023/24, up from 12.5 per youth in 2022/23. In 2020, young people aged 10 to 17 were found guilty of 3142 illegal use of motor vehicle charges. This jumped to 5063 charges in 2021 before skyrocketing to 7087 in 2023.
BBC News
20-05-2025
- BBC News
Thurrock speeding driver's escape is foiled by German Shepherd
A driver who made off on foot after a high-speed police chase was stopped in his tracks by a German Burke sped at more than 100mph (160km/h) from Essex into east London before officers caught up with him on 14 24-year-old abandoned his car by the A13 in Rainham, but his attempt to escape through swampy grassland was foiled by police dog of Horseman Side, Navestock, was jailed for 14 months after admitting a series of driving offences. He was first seen speeding, undertaking vehicles and moving between lanes on the A13 at North Stifford, having failed to stop for also drove on the wrong side of the carriageway at one point as he headed towards London, Essex Police jumped out of his car and ran off at Ferry Lane, Rainham, but was caught by Kaiser moments later. PC Niall Barrett, who led the investigation, said: "He felt he had no choice other than to try to evade capture on foot. "But he didn't reckon on police dog Kaiser being there when he did so."Burke admitted dangerous driving, using a vehicle without insurance and driving while sentencing at Basildon Crown Court, he was disqualified from driving for five years."Burke gave no thought to the safety of those motorists whose lives he endangered that night," Mr Barrett added."He has now been jailed and our roads are safer for that." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
